How to travel from Ragusa to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Ragusa and Taranto is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ragusa to Taranto by plane, train, taxi, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taranto → Ragusa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Gela then take the bus to Ciro Marina Ciro Marina then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€23($23)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station and then to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania Central Bus Station then take a ferry to Taranto.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
- Duration7hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ragusa and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ragusa to Taranto by plane, train, taxi, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Ragusa and Taranto is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (281 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Ragusa and Taranto by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ragusa to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Ragusa and Taranto is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ragusa and Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ragusa and Taranto. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ragusa to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Central Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Etna Trasporti, Interbus, FlixBus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Ragusa and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ragusa to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Taranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ragusa to Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ragusa to Taranto is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ragusa and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 2h 40m | €280($280) | on demand | 620km (386 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 4h 25m | €250($250) | every 2 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,216km (755 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 20m | €23($23) | 4 times a week | 733km (455 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 40m | €54($54) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | €50($50) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 55m | €45($45) | once daily | 588km (365 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | €105($105) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ragusa and Taranto
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Etna Trasporti
Interbus
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Onebus
Train operators
Airports near Taranto
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Taranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Taranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Taranto